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International human rights leader Fabrice Houdart will share global perspectives on LGBTQ+ inclusion in boardrooms.
Join us for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on LGBTQ+ representation in governance, and what this might mean for New Zealand. International speaker and human rights leader Fabrice Houdart will share global perspectives on LGBTQ+ inclusion in corporate boardrooms, including observations from the United States where progress is both celebrated and contested.
Fabrice is founder and executive director of the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors and a former UN Human Rights Officer. His work spans international policy, diversity metrics and corporate advocacy, and he has been a prominent voice for inclusive governance and accountability.
This session will explore:
Directors will gain a deeper understanding of how inclusive leadership, including LGBTQ+ representation, can be a strategic asset. And as a governance community this session will give us chance to reflect on the overseas experience and how it can inform our ongoing work in New Zealand.
Fabrice Houdart is the Co-Founder of Koppa and Executive Director and Founder of the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors, dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion in corporate governance and economic empowerment. With more than twenty years’ experience at the World Bank and United Nations, and over three years leading a professional membership organisation, Fabrice has promoted diverse board representation and driven regulatory and cultural change.
An expert in boardroom advisory and SOGIESC inclusion, he collaborates on initiatives such as designing roadmaps for diverse leadership in South Asia’s development projects. He also advises Fortune 500 companies on strategies to strengthen diversity and inclusion at governance levels.
Fabrice’s work reflects a long-standing commitment to building equitable leadership pipelines and ensuring that LGBTQ+ leaders are visible, supported, and empowered to influence lasting global change.
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Herman Visagie is an experienced executive level General Counsel, Company Secretary, and seasoned governor. He is passionate about the power of good governance and effective relationships between boards and management teams to help organisations achieve their desired outcomes more effectively.
Herman is currently Chief Executive Officer of Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Limited, and has previously held executive roles at the Real Estate Authority and TSB. He holds board roles in the not- for-profit and regulatory sectors, and has led a number of consultant engagements around governance improvement , including reviews of governance documentation, operations, and board reporting . He also provides training and education to senior leaders around effective board engagement.
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Holly Pears
Wellington Branch Executive
+64 4 474 7651
Holly.Pears@iod.org.nz
The Institute of Directors acknowledges the generous support of national partners and sponsors
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